What is the cheapest way to get from Walsall to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway which costs £15 - £25 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walsall to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Walsall to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Walsall and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Walsall and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Walsall to Pontefract?

The distance between Walsall and Pontefract is 123 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

How do I travel from Walsall to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Walsall to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Walsall to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Walsall to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Pontefract bus from?

Walsall to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Pontefract train from?

Walsall to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Walsall to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Walsall to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Walsall to Pontefract bus arrive?

Walsall to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Walsall to Pontefract train arrive?

Walsall to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Walsall to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Pontefract is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Walsall to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Walsall to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Walsall to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Walsall to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 1m
£57–91
Bus, line 141 bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
5h 29m
£15–24
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Walsall to Pontefractcar 96.7 mi
1h 45m
£24–35
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
6h 23m
£25–56

Walsall to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 122.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Walsall, England and Pontefract, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Old Square, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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